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Malta in a Nutshell: Tarxien Temples, Blue Grotto & more!

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Duration: 8 hours
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  • Our “In a Nutshell” products allow you to see the very best of a destination in just one day!
  • Visit the Tarxien Temples – one of the ancient wonders of Malta
  • Lunch in a traditional Maltese restaurant is included
  • Option to take a Blue Grotto Cruise – a must do in Malta!

Besides beautiful scenery and a thriving modern culture, Malta boasts a surprising amount of ancient historical ruins. Wander through a traditional Maltese market square. Then snap a photograph by the breathtaking Zurrieq Valley whose steep slopes jut far into the water. Grab the opportunity to take a short boat trip through the illuminating Blue Grotto.

Drive through the rolling vineyards of Malta until you meet Marsaxlokk, known for the famous swordfish that is caught there and the idyllic landscape of a quaint Maltese fishing town. Enjoy lunch at a traditional Maltese restaurant and then you’re on your way towards the Tarxien Temples which may have possibly been used for animal sacrifice over four millennia ago. Finally explore the eerie cave of Ghar Dalam which was the home for some of Malta’s first inhabitants.

Customer reviews

We really enjoyed this tour we had with us my 78 disabled mother and 82 old father in law the coach diver and the guide were excellant with them making sure that Mum didt miss...

Mrs. S Petty United Kingdom
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It was very happy to spend in Malta. Coordination, and guiding is very nice. Lunch is also good....

YUKARI OMORI Japan
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Itinerary

The tour begins with you being picked up from your hotel by air-conditioned luxury coach transportation. A multi-lingual guide (fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Russian, and Scandinavian) will be there to accompany you. For those starting the tour in Gozo please see the please note section for information on how to join the tour.

Walk through a winding Maltese Pjazza. The traditional flavor will give you a feeling of Malta.

You will proceed to the graceful inlet of the Zurrieq Valley, whose steep slopes jet deep into the water. There, you will have the opportunity to take a boat trip to the famed Blue Grotto (payable direct, weather permitting)

Board the bus and wind through varied agricultural land and rolling vineyards until you reach the small fishing village of Marsaxlokk. Here, you can admire the waterfront lined luzzus painted in traditional colors that add charm to the serene bay.

From there, you will enjoy an included lunch at a local restaurant and take some time to browse through the quaint crafts that are local to the area at a characteristic market.

After lunch explore the famed Tarxien Temples which were built over 4000 years ago.

Finally, explore the dark cave of Ghar Dalam, the home of the first inhabitants of the area. Learn about these inhabitants famous pottery wares.

At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back at your hotel in Malta. For the tours originating in Gozo, you will be dropped back at Malta's Cirkewwa port for your ferry back to Gozo, at the other end you will be met by either a taxi/ minibus to be dropped back at your Gozo accommodation.

Please note
Hotel pick up is available from most Malta hotels, however some Malta hotels have very narrow access streets, if you are staying in one such hotel and it is not possible for a coach to drive to your hotel you will be advised on a pick up point. Pick up point would only be a few minutes away on foot, usually around 200 meters away
Please call the activity operator at least 24 hours prior to start of the tour for reconfirming departure details
Inclusions
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Transportation in an air-conditioned luxury coach
  • Multi-lingual guide (English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Russian, Swedish & Norwegian)
  • Lunch
Exclusions
  • Boat trip to Blue Grotto (7 €, weather permitting)
What happens after I book?
  • A booking voucher will be sent to you by email
  • Print all pages of the voucher
  • Present the voucher at the tour start point or attraction entrance
Activity schedule
When does it run?
Fridays
Duration
8 hours
Start time
Gozo: 0720h (07:20am)
Malta: 0800h (08:00am)
Meeting point
Pick up is available from all hotels in all resorts of Malta/ Gozo accommodation. (We would require your hotel details in order to arrange your pick up. If you do not have this information at the time of booking, please contact the local activity operator at least 48 hours prior to the start of the tour with these details)
Ending point
Your hotel in Malta/ Gozo accommodation
Sale price
$123.23
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Additional information
The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have

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